Lakes and Trails Tour (Boat & Bike)

By Killarney Day Tour

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Overview

This is transport for 1 passenger and their bike through the 3 lakes of Killarney National Park. Boats leave Ross Castle at 10.30am only each morning and travel to Lord Brandon's Cottage in the Gap of Dunloe.

Highlights along the way include a visit to Innisfallen Island to see the 7th century Monastic ruins and the chance to see some of our White Tailed Eagles.

The distance from Lord Brandon's Cottage to Killarney is 25km, cyclists should be aware of some steep ascents and descents.

Good news is that this isn't a race! After having lunch at Lord Brandon's Cottage, cyclists can travel through the Gap of Dunloe at their leisure. Stopping to have a drink at the Kate Kearney's Cottage is definitely recommended before continuing to Killarney.

This is a great way to see the Gap of Dunloe at your own pace.

Please note that bike rental is not included in the tour, nor is the cycle guided. Passengers must secure their own bike rental in Killarney before progressing to Ross Castle.

Activity location

Ross Castle
- Ross Road, Ross Island
- V93 V304, Killarney, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ross Castle
- Ross Road
- V93 V304, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

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Lakes and Trails Tour (Boat & Bike)

5h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:30

Price details

€45.00 x 1 Adult€45.00

Total

Until Mon, 24 Feb

What's included, what's not

English Guide
Boat tour
Bike rental
Meals and snacks

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Bike rental is not included
The cycle is not guided
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Ross Castle

Our tour starts at Ross Castle, 2km from Killarney. The Castle was the stronghold of the O'Donoghue family in the 14th century and sits on the shore of Lough Léin. While there is no fee to walk around the Castle, the guided tour is an additional fee, payable at the reception. Unfortunately Guests will not have time on this occasion to do the full guided tour before the boats depart. The boat tour departs at 10.30am from the main stone pier on the lake side of the Castle, keep an eye out for the green boats and ask for Rory. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to load up bikes. Please note; bike rental is not included in the tour. Guests will rent their own bikes in Killarney and make their way to Ross Castle. There is no bike rental at Ross Castle.

Innisfallen Island

The first stop on our tour is the monastic settlement on Innisfallen Island. Passengers will get a full history of the area from their boat driver and will have 15 minutes to explore the ruins.

Lough Leane (Pass by)

Lough Leane is Killarney's biggest lake and after the boats depart Innisfallen Island, the next stop is the shore of Tomies Mountain. There's had been a nest of White Tailed Sea Eagles along this shore for the last 18 years since their reintroduction to the area. These Eagles are the biggest bird of prey in Europe and are fantastic sight to see in the wild.

Meeting of the Waters

Once the boats leave Lough Leane, they will be on the Muckross Lake and heading for the Meeting of the Waters. Here, guests may have to disembark for a 10 minute wooded walk to allow the boats to traverse a particularly shallow area.

Lord Brandon's Cottage

The secluded cafê at Lord Brandon's Cottage is the Finish point for our Boat Tour. From here, guests will begin the 25km cycle back to Killarney. The tour is a sealed road so the way and after 11km, guests will pass by Kate Kearney’s Cottage which is a famous bar along the route. Please note; meals and snacks are not included in the cost of the tour. Due to the secluded location amongst the hills, Lord Brandon's Cottage only accepts cash.

Location

Activity location

Ross Castle
- Ross Road, Ross Island
- V93 V304, Killarney, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ross Castle
- Ross Road
- V93 V304, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

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